chadt45 Report post Posted September 21, 2016 We arrived on camp Wednesday last week, the late start was due to hectic work schedules. After setting up camp my hunting partner and I decided to set the evening on a wallow. We left camp early for the 2 mile hike to the wallow. The conditions were not that great with very high winds but we were excited to be out there hunting. At about 4:30 after not seeing or hearing anything we heard a bugle and it was very close. I looked to the left and could see this bull and he was within 70 yards of me. It is amazing how quiet these giant animals can be. I continued to watch him close the distance until he was at 25 yards. I raised my bow and drew as his eyes were blocked by a tree and he continued to get closer. He finally turned broadside at 19 yards and I let the arrow fly. When the arrow hit I could tell it was pretty far back, it was a clean pass through and I could already see blood running down his opposite side. After a few quick calls the bull stopped at 75 yards to look back at us. I was pretty frustrated with myself because I rushed the shot and hit him far back. The bull slowly walked off as we watched. We remained still for an hour then slowly I retrieved my arrow. it was covered with blood so I knew it was a fatal hit. we began tracking and after about 100 yards the blood was getting very thin. I was walking small circles trying to find some sign when I scanned the hill in front of me and I spotted him on top of the hill. He had only made it about 200 yards! After quartering him out we started the 2 mile pack back to camp. The week was completed on Monday when my hunting partner scored on a nice 5x6 after we had sat on a water hole all day long. Thanks for reading! 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Awesome bull. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Nice 4a bull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Very nice congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Congrats on a great bull! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyC Report post Posted September 21, 2016 What a beautiful creature! I'm always surprised on how the wildlife is able to survive and wander this environment without even making the tiniest of noises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game Planner Maps Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Great story and a nice bull. Congrats to you and your partner! Post up some more pics if you get a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glass En Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Way to get it done, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Wow great job!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted September 21, 2016 that's a great 4A BUll. love the tine length on his G1's, G2's and G3's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Nothing like a elk tongue pic to make your day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allforelk Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Nice bull! Love those chocolate racks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHog Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Congrats on a great looking bull. Thanks for the story and the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpticNerd Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Heck of a bull congrats! Gotta love them dark antlers with white tips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpredator@work Report post Posted September 21, 2016 Nice front end on that bull. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
